129th Rescue Squadron
military unit
The 129th Rescue Squadron is a unit of the California Air National Guard 129th Rescue Wing located at Moffett Federal Airfield, Mountain View, California. The 129th is equipped with the HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters. If activated to federal service, the 129 RQS is gained within the United States Air Force by the Air Combat Command.
Mission
The primary mission is to prepare for wartime taskings as specified by applicable gaining commands. The peacetime mission is under the control of the Governor of California. Upon mobilization, primary specified mission is combat search and rescue (CSAR). When directed by the California State Office of Emergency Services and/or the Department of Defense, the mission is to provide disaster relief support as required. This includes search and rescue assistance to civil authorities, including International Civil Aeronautics Organization signatories, and foreign governments.
Its federal mission is To provide manpower, material and equipment resources to conduct and complete combat search and rescue operations on a worldwide basis. To provide manpower, material and equipment to conduct and complete peacetime search operations.
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